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Q: How do I get to Apple Hill® from Sacramento?
Or - from South Lake Tahoe?
A:
The Apple Hill®
ranches are located north of Highway 50 between Placerville and Pollock Pines, about 1 hour
east of Sacramento and 1 hour west
of South Lake Tahoe. Recommended exits are Exit 48 or Exit 54, although you may take any exit marked as "Apple Hill Scenic Drive" located
between Exits 48 and 54. Apple Hill® Growers Association Cider Press guides and maps are available at each ranch.
Q: What goes on
at Apple Hill®?
A:
Check the Calendar of Events
And - The Guides page under the "Attractions
& Products Guide"
Q: Where can I find out about Events
at Apple Hill®?
A:
Check the Calendar of Events
Contact the individual ranches for details about their
specific events.
Grower Contact Info
Q: How can I find out which ranches are
not open everyday in October?
A:
Check the Guide for ranches that are not open everyday in
October
Q: Which ranches are open daily after Halloween?
A:
Check the Guide for ranches that are open daily after Halloween
Q: Which ranches have
Pumpkins?
A:
Check the Guides page under "Apples & Other Fruit"
Q: Where can I find a
campsite nearby? Or - Is there a hotel nearby?
A:
Check
the Lodging & Dining Link on the Links of Interest page
Or - The El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce/Visitors'
Bureau website
Q: Are most of the ranches
open during the week?
A:
Most ranches ARE open during the week
in September and October. Smaller ranches may be closed in the
middle of the week. Larger ranches DO have crafters during the
week! Grower Contact Info
Q: Do any of your growers offer Organic produce?
A:
Yes! Check the Organic Growers page for details on each one.
Q: Where can I find out about
Educational school tours?
A:
Contact the individual ranches directly, as each ranch schedules tours independently. See: "Attractions & Products Guide"
for the ranches with tours. Grower Contact Info
Q: Which ranches serve
lunch during the week?
A:
Check the Growers Serving Lunch page
Q: Where can I find out about Craft Booths? Or - How can I sell my crafts at Apple Hill®?
A:
Contact the individual
ranches directly, as each ranch contracts for their vendors on an independent
basis See: "Attractions & Products Guide" for
the ranches with crafts. Grower Contact Info
Q: When does the _______ apple variety ripen?
A:
Contact a ranch growing this variety for specific ripening dates. See: "Apples & Other Fruit Guide" Grower Contact Info
Q: Where can I find
information on your Shuttle service?
A:
Check the El Dorado Transit Shuttle page for more information
Q: Can I bring my dog along to the ranches?
A:
Dogs ARE allowed on a leash at most ranches - Ask at the smaller ranches (which are very often the farmers' homes)
If you have a question that you would like to
add, please email us via the "Contact Us"
link!
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